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Arsenal Tactics Talk Swapping positions v Defined Roles. By Galen Sona On paper, it was a partnership that ought to have worked. Ramsey's best performances for Arsenal had come in 2013/14, when he was regularly paired with Spanish playmaker Mikel Arteta. Xhaka seemed like a natural successor to Arteta: a deep-lying distributor who would [.

Koscielny odds on favourite to be named Arsenal captain! As Arsenal waved goodbye to Mikel Arteta at the end of the season, we were also waving goodbye to our captain. Arteta's retirement now raises the question of which Arsenal star will wear the armband next season with the ambition to lead the team to success.

London (AFP) Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta, whose contract with Arsenal is due to expire, has announced his intention to retire from playing and move into coaching.

The 34-year-old said he was "99 percent" certain to hang up his boots after turning out for Arsenal for the last time in their 4-0 win over Aston Villa on the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday.

London (AFP) Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta, whose contract with Arsenal is due to expire, has announced his intention to retire from playing and move into coaching.

The 34-year-old said he was "99 percent" certain to hang up his boots after turning out for Arsenal for the last time in their 4-0 win over Aston Villa on the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday.

In yesterday's press conference Mr Wenger confirmed that our Club Captain Mr. Arteta will be leaving this summer.

When we signed Mikel from Everton he was 29 y.o. with much PL experience it seemed a decent but uninspiring squad signing; at the time we had a young squad who needed guidance and, if nothing else, Arteta is a cool- head when the pressure is on.

Arsenal's title hopes took a hit on Sunday following the north London club's 3-2 defeat away to Manchester United. During a recent stretch in which the Gunners have misfired in front of goal, it was the Arsenal defense that stumbled at Old Trafford. The massive match against Manchester United was only the third game during Premier League play this season that Arsenal conceded three or more goals.

Arsenal's title hopes took a hit on Sunday following the north London club's 3-2 defeat away to Manchester United. During a recent stretch in which the Gunners have misfired in front of goal, it was the Arsenal defense that stumbled at Old Trafford. The massive match against Manchester United was only the third game during Premier League play this season that Arsenal conceded three or more goals.

Midfielder Mikel Arteta has been Arsenal's club captain since Thomas Vermaelen departed north London for Barcelona in the summer of 2014. While it was understandable why manager Arsene Wenger chose to implement Arteta as his captain, the former Everton star wasn't exactly the overwhelming selection by many Gunner supporters (including yours truly).

Midfielder Mikel Arteta has been Arsenal's club captain since Thomas Vermaelen departed north London for Barcelona in the summer of 2014. While it was understandable why manager Arsene Wenger chose to implement Arteta as his captain, the former Everton star wasn't exactly the overwhelming selection by many Gunner supporters (including yours truly).

Since Mikel Arteta joined Arsenal from Everton in 2011, the Spaniard was nearly ever-present in the starting XI for the next three years and was considered to be the midfield general and leader of the side. In the summer of 2014 Mikel was made the club captain, but after playing just twelve games he was [.

There is no doubt that since his recall from loan at Charlton Athletic Francis Coquelin had a great impact on the team.

Playing as the long awaited defensive mid-fielder, he has helped stabilise the centre of our team. He is very good at breaking up opposition attacks, winning back the ball and playing simple but telling passes to our more offensively minded mid-fielders.

It is absolutely brilliant news for Arsenal that their treatment room has been emptied, and Jack Wilshere, Matthieu Debuchy, Abou Diaby, Serge Gnabry and Mikel Arteta all played in Arsenal's Under 21 win over Stoke City reserves. Wilshere and Gnabry both played the whole game and Diaby even managed 70 minutes on the pitch, so [.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere made his first appearance on the pitch on Tuesday since suffering an injury setback in February, albeit in a friendly against Championship side Brentford FC. The England international scored one goal and provided an assist to teenage future star Dan Crowley in the 4-0 victory for the Gunners.

As Arsenal look set to finish the season on a high note, there are already rumours beginning to emerge about Arsene Wenger's summer transfer targets and about the future of a few Arsenal stars. There has been plenty of speculation recently about the situation of Mikel Arteta, with David Moyes said to be keen to [.

Arsenal have announced that midfielder Mikel Arteta will miss a further three months after undergoing surgery to repair his ankle.

The Spaniard has not played for the Gunners since the end of November having been sidelined by a calf injury; and later a related ankle problem. Following his most recent surgery, the 32-year-old isn't expected to return to Arsene Wenger's squad until April at the earliest.

Arsenal have announced that midfielder Mikel Arteta will miss a further three months after undergoing surgery to repair his ankle.

The Spaniard has not played for the Gunners since the end of November having been sidelined by a calf injury; and later a related ankle problem. Following his most recent surgery, the 32-year-old isn't expected to return to Arsene Wenger's squad until April at the earliest.

As expected the big transfer news yesterday was the sale of Benik Afobe to Wolves for around £2m, no doubt with the typical Arsenal sell-on clause involved too should he really start fulfilling the potential the club saw in him.

Highly regarded but hampered by a couple of bad knee injuries which stopped his development and his chance of catching the eye in the Capital One Cup by Carling etc, the loan spell at MK Dons was very much shop window territory, and boy did he put himself in it.

Mikel Arteta could be out for six weeks - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Arsenal skipper Mikel Arteta limped off with a calf injury in the Gunners' 2-0 win against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night at the Emirates.Check all the updates in the live blog section, on Arsenal Injury News and Arteta's possible return.

A usual day at the Arsenal F.C. training centre consists of a strict regime of shuttle runs, stretching and ball skills but at a recent shoot for official wellness partners of Arsenal FC Vitality the players took the opportunity to take a breather from training with a few casual selfies on an unguarded smartphone.

A usual day at the Arsenal F.C. training centre consists of a strict regime of shuttle runs, stretching and ball skills but at a recent shoot for official wellness partners of Arsenal FC Vitality the players took the opportunity to take a breather from training with a few casual selfies on an unguarded smartphone.

Win a chance to see Arsenal players in training - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

What happens when you leave your smartphone with professional footballers?

A usual day at the Arsenal F.C. training centre consists of a strict regime of shuttle runs, stretching and ball skills but at a recent shoot for official wellness partners of Arsenal FC Vitality the players took the opportunity to take a breather from training with a few casual selfies on an unguarded smartphone.

The resurrection of Francis Coquelin has been one of the revelations of 2014-15, not just for Arsenal, but for the Premier League. Rarely does a player rise from a Championship outpost such as Charlton Athletic on loan to become one of the most important components of a top Premier League side. But what does Coquelin's rebirth tell us about Arsene Wenger's attitude to the defensive midfield position?

My routine for the last 10 years, at least, has always been the same. Wake up, make coffee, 'do' Arseblog. Over the years that has changed slightly, but not much. Part of that morning routine now involves checking in over at Arseblog News to see what comments are waiting moderation overnight.

There was some U21 action of interest last night as we beat Stoke 4-1 at the Emirates. Jack Wilshere and Serge Gnabry played the full game, Mikel Arteta for an hour, and there was 70+ minutes from Abou Diaby. A hat-trick from young striker Alex Iwobi helped Steve Gatting's side come out on top, but from our point of view we're looking at what the senior men did and what it means for the first team.

Another day, another couple of three month injuries. Fairly standard stuff at the Arsenal.

As vexed as I am by the absences, in this situation I'm a little torn. On the one hand the idea that Mikel Arteta has fallen victim to a 'bony spur' and that it's only been discovered now is a bit frustrating.

How nice it is to go into a long week off the back of a good win. I say a long week because we don't play the Mugsmashers until Sunday, which is probably not a bad thing really.

Although that's unlikely to make any difference to the availability of Laurent Koscielny or Aaron Ramsey, we might have Mikel Arteta back, and with concerns over Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's groin we need as much time as possible to get players fit and healthy.